Traveler Info

There are several reasons to consider Travel Nursing as an option.

• Desire to Seek New Adventures
  Gone are the days when you get only one week to visit another city or state. If you desire new adventures, you can decide where you want to see and for how long as a travel nurse. With an 8+ week travel contract, you can ski in Colorado Springs, walk down the strip in Las Vegas, visit Disney World in Orlando, or see the Statue of Liberty in New York. In one year, you may be able to visit all four of these places and then some. You get to determine where your next adventure lies and how long you want to enjoy it.
• Make Connections
  When experiencing new places, new people come into the picture, and who wouldn’t want more friends? If you want to make meaningful and memorable connections, not only should you see the world, but you should also meet its people. If we didn’t learn anything else during the pandemic, one thing we did is that we humans need real, live, personal connections. Talking through a screen is not enough. Traveling allows you to meet new people with a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The locals will tell you where all the “hot spots” are and inform you of the best their city has to offer. Your visit will be more memorable by being connected to people. You will return home with stories to tell of the people you’ve met and the places you’ve seen. The next time your friends want a break from their city, you will be their new go-to guy or gal for their next adventure.
• You Love Your Freedom
  Nothing is better than having the freedom to choose when and where you want to be at any moment. If the weather, facility, or overall environment is not your cup of tea, you can always change your scenery. You can determine how long of a commitment you want to make, whether as little as eight weeks or as much as 24 weeks. If you would like a break before starting the next assignment, there is no need to request time off and cross your fingers that it is approved. You can decide to take a week or two break before the start of your next assignment.
• You Want to Build Your Resume
  Gaining experience in different facilities increases your knowledge and earning potential. For every facility you contract with, you will gain valuable skills, exposure to new systems, experience with state-of-the-art equipment, awareness of additional procedures, and familiarity with other sectors of health care that you may not otherwise become familiar with. All the above will give you bragging rights, making for an exceptional resume. As a travel nurse, you will show the next hiring manager that you are knowledgeable in the industry, adaptable, dependable, and an overall asset to the facility.
• Desire to Make More Money
  Can you use some extra cash? Maybe you have your eye on a new car, want to pay off debt, or just want to see your bank account grow. According to Travelnursing.org, you can make as much as 30% more than if you stayed local as a travel nurse. Some people can even double their current hourly rate by providing care in CRISIS facilities. If you are concerned about the potential cost of traveling, remember that most staffing agencies offer some form of stipend or incentive to assist you in your travels, including transportation and housing, which allows you to take home as much money as possible.

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
• Maine
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey (New Jersey is allowing nurses who hold active, unencumbered, multi-state licenses issued by Nurse Licensure Compact member states to practice in New Jersey under their multi-state licenses.)
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio (Law passed and awaiting implementation)
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania (Law passed and awaiting implementation)
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont (Implementation began 2/1/2022)
• Virginia
• West Virginia (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

While we work with a great group of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), we also work with several other providers in allied health, physician, and administrative capacities.

Some of these positions include but are not limited to:

• Physicians
• Physicians Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Dentists
• Dental Hygienist
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Radiation Technologists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Medical Assistants
• Laboratory Technicians
• Medical Billing Specialists
• Administrative
• Dietary
• Housekeeping
• Contact Tracers
• Vaccination Specialists

Credentialing  gathers and verifies all relevant documents to prove identification and experience to client facilities.

This process includes:

• Background Check
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Vaccination Verification

• Once you are submitted to a client role, a typical response from the client with acceptance of the position may be 24–96 hours.
• During this time frame, our credentialing specialists will reach out to start onboarding and credentialing. This process typically takes 1-2 weeks to complete.
• In the interim, our provider experience team will be in contact to help arrange any travel logistics you may need assistance with in arranging housing.
• For a new travel contract can take 2-3 weeks to complete the full process. This process is much quicker for an extension or a new contract with a different facility.

Above all else, your Medical Edge Recruitment specialist will be transparent, honest, and communicative. Our team understands that not every role fits everyone, and we work to create a great understanding of you. This includes desired compensation, location, duration, shift preference, and other details that make you unique.

Your recruiter will then look for contracts that best fit your needs based on the information you provided during the interview. A good recruiter won’t bring you contracts that do not align with your goals, and they will not pressure you to take on a contract you do not feel comfortable with. Expect the recruiter to give you as much info as they have for the contract, which should include the facility and location, shift, pay, and length of the contract.

This process should feel comfortable and seamless once you have found the perfect recruiter. It is important to be flexible and proactive. If you have chosen an honest, knowledgeable, and reliable recruiter, you can trust that they have your best interest at heart. A great recruiter will also be with you throughout your contract. Make sure you make them aware of any issues you face; ensuring the contract meets your expectations is their job. But remember, we are all human, and mistakes can happen; how those mistakes are handled makes all the difference. With the right recruiter, the two of you should have a mutually beneficial and successful relationship where you are proud to call each other friends.

Our recruitment consultants will be your number-one contact at Medical Edge Recruitment. They are your go-to person for any questions you may have. But behind each of our recruitment consultants is the Medical Edge Recruitment Provider Experience Team.

These individuals include:

• Provider Experience Specialist: Help for housing, mobilization, or assignment concerns. They will check in on you throughout your assignment to ensure you have everything you need to be successful.
• Director of Clinical Services: Help for clinical support/questions, facility concerns or general inquiries about being a nurse on staff with Medical Edge Recruitment.
• Credentialing Specialist: Your credentialing specialist will assist you with pre-onboarding and verifying and certifying your identity and experience so you can have a smooth start at the client facility.
• Onboarding Specialist: Your onboarding specialist will work with you to complete your contract, enroll you in our payroll technology system and enroll in benefits.
• Payroll Specialist: The payroll team will be your main point of contact on a weekly basis for time submittal and any queries related to payroll.

Many travel nurses choose to travel solo, but every traveler is unique! We often have pairs of travelers- friends, spouses, siblings, parents, and children – and we find them roles at the same facility so they can enjoy their adventure together!

• Spouses, friends, or other family members who are not providers?
  It is always fun to have these family members come along. Before choosing to travel with other people not on a travel assignment, it is important to consider their time scope. When you are on a travel contract, you will most likely be scheduled for a minimum of 36 hours of shifts, so making sure they do not expect to be with you 24/7 is essential. With COVID-19 and remote work becoming more prevalent, it is an ideal time to bring friends and family for your adventures. Another important consideration is transportation, which ensures you can access reliable transportation to make it to your assignment on time each day while not leaving others stranded.
• Children?
  You should not lose out on the ability to be a travel nurse and explore the country because you have children. The primary consideration here is ensuring safe and reliable childcare for any child you bring.
• Pets?
  Bringing a furry companion on assignment with you is a great way to gain comfort in a new location. Important considerations include ensuring that you notify your housing establishment that you will have a pet to ensure they are allowed. A young pet may also require more attention, so providing you with reliable pet care to walk and feed as necessary while you are working will create a happy environment.